The Musée de Cluny holds some of the Visigothic crowns discovered at Guarrazer, near Toledo in the 19th century (between 1858 and 1860).
As votive objects, the crowns most likely decorated the altars of one or more churches in Toledo, as a symbol of the submission of the Visigoth kings to the Roman Catholic church and its leaders.
In actual fact, these exceptional pieces of jewelry are a testimony to the precious craftsmanship of artists in the courts of the “barbarian” princes of the people who mass-migrated in the 4th—7th centuries.
Acquired in 1859.
Inventory no.: Cl. 2879, Cl. 2885, Cl. 3211
Height: 67.3 cm
Diameter: 16.8 cm
Place of discovery: Guarrazar (Spain)
Additional information on the location: Place of production: Visigothic Spain
Century: 7th century
Technique: goldsmithery
En raison des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, le musée sera entièrement fermé les vendredi 26 et samedi 27 juillet 2024. Des ajustements horaires pourraient intervenir sur toute la durée de la compétition. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.
Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the museum will be completely closed on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July 2024. Schedule adjustments may be made throughout the competition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Debido a los Juegos Olímpicos de París, el museo permanecerá completamente cerrado el viernes 26 y el sábado 27 de julio de 2024. Es posible que se realicen ajustes horarios a lo largo de la competición. Rogamos disculpen las molestias ocasionadas.